Robert Randolph and the Family Band headlines Spindle City concert

The free concert in downtown Fall River this Sunday also features Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds.

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Posted Aug. 13, 2014 at 12:53 PM
Updated Aug 13, 2014 at 1:01 PM

Posted Aug. 13, 2014 at 12:53 PM
Updated Aug 13, 2014 at 1:01 PM

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FALL RIVER — The Narrows Center for the Arts and Fall River Mayor Will Flanagan co-host the first of many free Spindle City outdoor music concerts on Aug. 17.

The first Spindle City Summer Concert Series performance will be held in front of the Fall River Justice Center at 186 South Main St. and feature two epic live bands: Robert Randolph and the Family Band and Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds.

Not to be confused with the Narrows Festival that takes place every September, or Block-a-Palooza, the Spindle City Summer Concert Series is brand new this year; it was created to solidify Fall River as a cultural destination as well as serve as an economic engine for the city of Fall River.

“The Narrows Center is excited to partner with Mayor Will Flanagan to bring this world class event to downtown Fall River,” said Patrick Norton, executive director of the Narrows Center for the Arts. “Robert Randolph and the Family Band and Sister Sparrow are two of the top draws on the festival circuit. They will draw hundreds of people who have never been to Fall River. It is a great way to showcase the city and increase economic activity. I applaud the mayor’s vision for embracing and supporting the arts as an economic engine for Fall River.”

Robert Randolph and the Family Band is an American funk and soul band led by pedal steel guitarist Randolph, who was named one of Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.”

Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds is a Brooklyn-based eight-piece funk/soul band led by Arleigh Kincheloe. Their list of major appearances includes Bonnaroo, Telluride Jazz Festival and late night sets at Austin City Limits and the Jazz& Heritage Festival in New Orleans.

“The City of Fall River has hosted many great festivals and concerts this year. The Spindle City Summer Concert Series is more reason to celebrate all the great events Fall River has to of offer,” said Flanagan. “This event will generate significant economic activity in our downtown. I am pleased to partner with the Narrows Center on bringing this world-class concert to our city.”

The Narrows Center for the Arts has made a name for itself as one the top music venues in Southeastern New England, attracting music-lovers from Cape Cod to Newport, R.I. and beyond. The Narrows Center is located at 16 Anawan St. For more information, call (508) 324-1926 or visit www.narrowscenter.org.